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Kask Protone Icon vs Smith Trace MIPS

The specs that matter for triathlon, side by side, from each maker’s own published figures.

Specs for Kask Protone Icon and Smith Trace MIPS
SpecKask Protone IconSmith Trace MIPS
Type Road Road
Weight 260 g 280 g
MIPS or rotational-impact system No Yes
CPSC certified (US) Yes Yes
Built-in visor No —

Which should you pick?

Kask

Pick the Protone Icon if…

  • you want the lighter one: 260 g vs 280 g
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Smith

Pick the Trace MIPS if…

  • you want a rotational-impact system (MIPS or similar)
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Specs from the makers’ own pages: Kask, Smith.

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